• TFEH3003
  • Public Health

  • Credits (ECTS): 5
  • Food Science and Environmental Health
  • Available on Programme(s): DT491

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Overview

Module Description

A study of disease surveillance in Ireland and the exploration of environmental factors that influence the distribution of disease in various populations. It also examines communicable diseases and epidemiology.

Indicative Syllabus

Public Health. . Notifiable Diseases. Infectious Diseases Regulations. Cause specific rates. Incidence vs. prevalence. Rates. Ratios. Smoking and Disease. Smoking trends in Ireland. Mainstream vs. ETS. The link with indoor air quality. Identification of vulnerable groups. WHO Public Health Treaty. Public Health Acts 2002 and 2004 and associated regulations. Labelling. Prohibition. Sales to Minors. Structures.egs and evaluation. Advertising sponsorship. Vending Machines. Communicable diseases - clinical features and the management of different diseases. Health controls in relation to international travel and transportation. Management of diseases, vaccination programmes. Epidemiological techniques, studies, investigations and techniques. Epidemiological issues in Ireland.

Total Contact Teaching Hours:48

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